Evaluation of the performance of a PM CEMS over an extended period of time, or to identify specific calibration techniques and procedures to assess their performance is covered under Procedure 2 of Appendix F—Quality Assurance Requirements for Particulate Matter Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems Used at Stationary Sources.

In all there are hundreds of pages (and a few spreadsheets too!) that must be reviewed to become familiar with PS-11 and PM CEMS requirements.

Newly installed PM CEMs operations will bring about a multitude of difficult questions.